R&D Test Operations Supervisor

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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer more efficient sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework we Reach Identify Strengthen and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. Were a global company of problem solvers collaborators and innovators and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Test Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day planning scheduling coordination and execution of R&D testing activities to ensure personnel equipment facilities and customer priorities are aligned for safe efficient and successful test execution. This role directly supervises Engineering Technicians owns the Master Test Schedule and coordinates staffing test resources equipment availability and facility capacity across multiple projects. Working closely with Project Engineers the Engineering Manager R&D Test Center Maintenance & Capital Projects Manager and other stakeholders the supervisor proactively resolves resource and scheduling conflicts maintains test readiness and communicates operational impacts. Success in this role requires strong people leadership technical and operational judgment customer focus and a continuous improvement mindset focused on safety schedule performance resource utilization and test execution.

This role promotes innovation and continuous improvement in testing operations develops technical capability within the team and supports changes in equipment controls materials and test methods that improve facility capability and performance.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX your core responsibilities will be:

1. Test Planning Scheduling & Capacity

• Develop maintain and communicate the Master Test Schedule establishing daily weekly and monthly priorities based on customer requirements business objectives project needs available personnel equipment and facility capacity.
• Partner with Project Engineers and other stakeholders to understand test scope requirements timing resource needs facility readiness and expected outcomes.
• Plan and allocate technicians test cells laboratory space equipment instrumentation and other resources required to execute scheduled testing.
• Monitor schedule performance capacity and facility utilization; proactively identify conflicts delays and constraints and implement recovery or mitigation plans to maintain commitments.

1. Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Provide direct supervision daily work direction prioritization and workload management for Engineering Technicians supporting testing operations.
• Organize and assign technician resources based on workload technical skills certifications project requirements and testing priorities while maintaining appropriate staffing and coverage.
• Lead performance management coaching mentoring training cross-training employee development and workforce planning to strengthen team capability and support succession needs.
• Promote a culture of safety accountability teamwork customer focus engagement and continuous improvement while partnering with Human Resources and leadership as appropriate.

1. Test Execution Facility Readiness & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for test scheduling and resource planning coordinating with Project Engineers Engineering Technicians facility resources customers and leadership to support successful test execution.
• Ensure personnel materials equipment instrumentation engineering direction and facility requirements are available and ready prior to testing; resolve gaps before they affect project schedules.
• Coordinate testing schedules with maintenance activities calibration requirements capital projects facility modifications and planned outages to minimize disruption and maintain test capacity.
• Communicate schedule status resource availability customer impacts operational risks and recovery plans in a timely manner while balancing customer expectations with facility capabilities and business priorities.

1. Operational Excellence Equipment Readiness & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain standard work and safe operating practices that support consistent efficient and reliable test operations.
• Coordinate equipment calibration and testing-related preventive maintenance schedules to maintain compliance equipment availability and operational readiness while minimizing disruption.
• Develop and maintain measures for schedule adherence testing capacity technician utilization equipment readiness operational performance and other key indicators; provide appropriate visibility to leadership.
• Identify and implement improvements to workflows resource utilization facility organization test-cell capability training material readiness and overall productivity.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience Skills Education)

We each bring something to the table and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

• 58 years of experience in testing operations engineering laboratories manufacturing/industrial operations product development or a similar technical environment.
• 2 years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong leadership and employee development skills with the ability to direct coach mentor and develop technical personnel.
• Strong planning scheduling capacity planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and competing business demands.
• Technical aptitude and working knowledge of testing operations laboratory workflows engineering test requirements equipment instrumentation materials and facility resource needs.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to anticipate operational constraints and resolve scheduling and resource conflicts.
• Effective written verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to manage customer expectations and communicate across technical operational and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety quality accountability customer focus continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with project scheduling resource planning ERP SharePoint or other work management and tracking tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hands-on laboratory and testing environment and support test setup or operation when business needs are required.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience in HVAC industrial laboratory or product testing environments and experience directly supervising Engineering Technicians preferred.
• Experience with equipment calibration programs preventive maintenance coordination project/resource planning systems and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Operations Management Industrial Technology Business Management or a related discipline preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite office environment Monday Friday
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Bending and stooping.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Working at heights less than 50 feet above ground.
• Work with exposure to bad weather and/or excessive heat.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and more importantly who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off caregiver parental and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance leadership development programs and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds experiences and voices at SPX and we are committed to challenging ourselves openly communicating and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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